Sunday, 18 November 2012

Blair Atholl, 18th Nov 2012

The closest meeting so far, to the village of Blair Atholl. While one group of four set off for a forest walk, the rest - nine in all - headed for the nearby Munro of Carn Liath, and beyond.

On the approach to Carn Liath
On the approach to Carn Liath, but not quite at the tediously steep part yet (Paul Crawford)

Remco was driving, which was appreciated, but it seems he missed breakfast.

Remco driving
Remco driving

The tedium of A9 traffic was offset by the impressive view of the morning mist.

Mist on the A9
Mist on the A9

Parked just north of Loch Moraig, Carn Liath (975m) looked equally impressive in the early sunlight.

Carn Liath in early sunlight
Carn Liath

Before reaching the path proper, the route requires avoiding or crossing a few bogs and streams. Naturally it's necessary to have a camera out at such times, in case it ends in tragedy.

Jumping the water
Jumping the water

There was a brief stop at the top of the first Munro, Carn Liath, before heading on towards the second.

Summit of Carn Liath
At the trig point on Carn Liath
The joys of a self-timer and mini tripod
Group shot: the joys of a self-timer and mini tripod
En route to the second Munro
En route to the next Munro
Summit of Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain
At the 2nd summit of Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain (1070m)

The others didn't stop for lunch, but two decided to have lunch and then head back. Being a gentleman and not, as wicked scandal has it, a bit of a cad and bounder, Paul accompanied his companion back to the minibus. This photo was taken by another hillwalker, one who was in DURC during the late 1970s!

Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain
Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain

On the way back, there was a fine view of the ridge between the two Munros - shame there was no view on the way over.

Ridge between Carn Liath and Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain
Ridge between Carn Liath and Braigh Coire Chruinn-bhalgain
On the road back to the car park
On the road back to the car park

After descending it only remained to find a bar/restaurant while awaiting the return of the others.

At The Loft, Blair Atholl
At The Loft, Blair Atholl
Report, photos: Paul Crawford

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